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Network Strategy

Our Network Strategy Team is responsible for a number of key outputs to help shape the future development of the distribution network and the role of WPD as a Distribution System Operator.

Distribution System Operator (DSO) Strategy

Our transition from a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to a Distribution System Operator (DSO) is essential to ensure our network can meet the future energy demands of all our customers. 

Distribution Future Energy Scenarios (DFES)

The Distribution Future Energy Scenarios outline the range of credible futures for the growth of the distribution network. 

Strategic Investment Options: Shaping Subtransmission

Our Shaping Subtransmission studies, which aim to assess the ability of the existing network to accommodate new demand and generation connections under the DFES scenarios.

Signposting

We're aiming to provide a greater level of information on the performance of our network than ever before; in a format which is understandable and transparent.

Distribution System Operability Framework (DSOF)

An assessment of technical issues facing Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) as they become Distribution System Operators (DSOs).

Regional Development Programmes

Studies which look at the complex interaction between the distribution and transmission networks, also between different distribution networks.

ENA Flexibility Commitments

Flexibility is one of the solutions to the changing use of the power networks.

Network Strategy Reports Archive

Useful Documents

DSO Strategy

The UK’s electricity system is undergoing a rapid period of change. Read our DNO transition to DSO strategy to find out more.

If you have any questions in relation to WPD’s Network Strategy work, please contact us on the details below: 

Email: wpdnetworkstrategy@westernpower.co.uk
By post: Network Strategy Team, Western Power Distribution, Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0TB

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